Obituary Listing

Mar 14, 2025

Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, Michigan, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Zuder) Morisson.

Pauline grew up in Muskegon, and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1958, during that time...

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Marie Farnham beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2025 at the age of 73. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Gary and together they are reunited in eternal peace.

Born on January 19, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Mary lived a life filled with...

Mar 12, 2025

Reno Frederick Cooper went to be with his son, Layne Eliot Scott VanVleet, in Heaven on March 12, 2025. Reno was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Reno was born June 26, 1993, to Frederick and Debra (McIntyre) Cooper, in Ludington, Michigan.

Reno had a variety of interests and hobbies, ranging from a love of...

Mar 12, 2025

Douglas Clayton LaPage, 78, beloved widower, father, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.  He was born on August 18, 1946, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph and Berdella (Moore) LaPage.

Douglas graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and Central Michigan University with his Bachelor's in Education.  He taught for four years in Saginaw, then...

Mar 12, 2025

Our beloved father, Arthur Edward Kelley 76, died March 12, 2025, at his home in Clarkston, Michigan. He was born to Laurance and Cleo (Savage) Kelley, the second of four brothers welcomed to this union.

Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Larry and Gerald Kelley; and by the love of his life and...

Mar 12, 2025

Pamela Jean Griffis, 69, of Pentwater, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on  Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. She was born November 22, 1955, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Zora Inga (Paulsen).

In her youth, Pamela spent a year in Bogota, Colombia working with Wycliffe Bible Translators.  She...

Mar 11, 2025

Eligha "Eli" Zachary Wooley, 35, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born March 17, 1989, in Traverse City, the son of Jennifer (Bender) Gooden and Harmon Wooley.

Eli attended Kingsley High School where he was awarded an honorary diploma.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  ...

Mar 6, 2025

Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born November 6, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Ray and Betty (Burns) Rose.

A full obituary will be published soon.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, in Muskegon.

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Kay Olosky, 84 of Kewadin, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by the loving embrace of her family while in hospice care in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who lived an active life full of adventure, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most.

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Mar 4, 2025

Elin Menk Frietsch

April 20, 1973 – March 4, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elin Frietsch, 51 years old, of Whitehall, Michigan, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 4, 2025. Elin was a beloved parent, devoted friend, and a warm, honest, caring, and...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Bowne of Ludington, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry)...

Mar 2, 2025

Jesse Hugh Harris, 44, of Kingsley, MI, passed away on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 19, 1980, in Traverse City, MI, to JR Harris and Shawn Gibbons.

Jesse was a hardworking man with an unwavering love for his family. He was an amazing father who found his greatest...

Mar 1, 2025

Stuart Richard Shelly, 90, of Scottville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Feb 28, 2025

Patricia Kay "Pat" Hooper, 94, was called home to our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Born March 10, 1930, to Roy and Juanita Somers of Cadillac Michigan. She spent her childhood between Cadillac, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1948.

Marrying Joseph L. Hooper on...

Feb 27, 2025

Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater, Michigan, passed away February 27, 2025. Born on January 20, 1939, in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Pauline Cornelisen.

Bob (nicknamed Corny) grew up in Riverside, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he joined Sigma Chi and met his future wife, Carol. He graduated with a...

Feb 26, 2025

Jack Thomas Boyd died on Feb. 26th, his 84th birthday surrounded by family at his home in Traverse City.

Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1941, Jack grew up in Sylvania and went to college in Michigan and Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart, Gretchen Herzberg, and went to dental school at Ohio State University. The couple...

Feb 25, 2025

Evelyn Mae (Maidens) Goff, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away February 25, 2025.

Evelyn was born on June 28, 1934, in Kalkaska, Michigan to Gladys Maidens and Roy Maidens.  Gladys later married Henry Riehl.

She met and married Lyle C. Goff.  They were united in marriage on January 5, 1957, in Traverse City,...

Feb 24, 2025

A legend, known as William "Bill" Wheaton, was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton on June 8th, 1959, where he found himself gasping his first breath of fresh air in the city of Ludington, Michigan. It would be a town for which he would spend nearly his entire life. He was always a kind quiet soul that assisted...

Feb 22, 2025

Christine "Chris" Ann Sikkenga, 83, passed away peacefully February 22, 2025. She was born April 1, 1941, in Shelby, the daughter of Arnold and Mavis (Schuyler) Postema.

Christine was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. She married Gordon Sikkenga on August 26, 1960, and they had 5 children together.

Christine began her career...

Feb 22, 2025

Richard "Rick" Frank Wierman,80 of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Cherry Hill Haven, with his family by his side.

Rick was born August 15, 1944 to Frank Gaylord and Marye (Sluyter) Wierman at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

He graduated from Cadillac High School and went to DeVry Tech in Chicago.

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